East West Bancorp INC (NASDAQ:EWBC) said in a regulatory filing that Chief Executive Officer Ng Dominic sold 50,000 shares of company stock on February 4, 2026. The Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission records the total proceeds from the sales at $5.89 million, with execution prices spanning $117.62 to $118.07.
The sales took place while the stock was trading near its 52-week high of $119.73, and after a run that has returned about 20% over the past six months, according to InvestingPro data.
The filing discloses two separate transactions. In the first, Ng sold 28,328 shares at a weighted average price of $117.62 for aggregate proceeds of $3,331,880. The second transaction consisted of 21,672 shares sold at a weighted average price of $118.07, yielding $2,558,872.
Following those dispositions, Ng Dominic directly holds 808,331 shares of East West Bancorp. The filing also notes an indirect ownership of 7,724 shares through a 401(k) plan.
Valuation and shareholder metrics
InvestingPro analysis included in the filing indicates a current price-to-earnings ratio of 12.45. Analyst price targets for the stock span from $116 to $150, and InvestingPro’s calculations suggest the share price is slightly above its assessed Fair Value.
East West Bancorp is reported to have a market value of $16.2 billion and offers a dividend yield of 2.72%. The company has maintained dividend payments for 28 consecutive years.
Recent financial performance
The insider sale follows fourth-quarter 2025 results in which East West Bancorp topped analyst expectations. The company reported earnings per share of $2.55 versus the $2.49 forecast. The filing and related materials characterize revenue as robust, although they do not disclose a specific revenue figure.
On an operating basis, the bank reported fourth-quarter operating earnings per share of $2.52, slightly higher than Stephens’ expectation of $2.51 and Wall Street’s $2.50. Pre-provision net revenue for the quarter reached $490.2 million, exceeding analyst forecasts by 1.0%.
In response to the results and other developments, Stephens raised its price target on East West Bancorp to $125.00 from $120.00 while keeping an Equal Weight rating on the shares.
Context and limitations
The filing documents the specific share counts, prices and ownership stakes described above. The company’s revenue for the quarter was described as robust but the filing does not provide a precise revenue figure in the materials cited.
Readers should note that valuation commentary and the assessment of Fair Value referenced in the filing are based on InvestingPro analysis as stated in the filing.
Key takeaways
- Ng Dominic sold 50,000 East West Bancorp shares on February 4, 2026, for $5.89 million with prices between $117.62 and $118.07.
- After the sales, the CEO directly holds 808,331 shares and indirectly owns 7,724 shares via a 401(k) plan.
- The company recently reported Q4 2025 EPS of $2.55, beating expectations, and reported pre-provision net revenue of $490.2 million.
Sectors impacted
- Banking - direct impact from insider transactions and earnings results.
- Financial services - valuation and dividend metrics influence investor assessments across the sector.
- Equity markets - insider sales and analyst target moves can affect investor sentiment toward regional bank shares.